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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.63, 230.54 and 72.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.63, 230.54 and 72.54 is: 108.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.63 : 230.54 = 72.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.63/230.54 = 72.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.63x = 230.54 × 72.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.63x = 16,723.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,723.01/153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.85

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